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PLEASE NOTE THAT  THIS POST IS INTERNAL TO NHS WALES EMPLOYEES ONLY.

THIS POST IS SECONDMENT UNTIL MARCH 2026 DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.  

Strategic Clinical Networks are an essential national vehicle for joint working between key stakeholders including NHS Wales, Welsh Government and the third sector to improve the outcomes and experience for the population of Wales. Integral to this is the need for continuous improvement and transformational change across a range of our services and approaches and the role of the Strategic Clinical Network is to support this at national, regional and local levels.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to support the national delivery of the National Strategic Clinical Network for Neurological Conditions.

Main duties of the job

The National AHP Lead will be expected:

·         To provide professional and strategic leadership to the network within their own area of expertise.

·         To provide strategic and clinical guidance and advice to associated Networks on the role and direction of the NSCN for Neurological Conditions.

·         To communicate the vision around future service provision of Neurological Conditions in a way which motivates the clinical community based on improving outcomes within a value-based context from national policy through to local delivery level.

·         To inspire colleagues to innovate and problem solve acting in the best interests of the population and take collective responsibility for decision making.

·         To support the National Clinical Lead in the development of patient centered models of care in line with the Quality Statement for Neurological Conditions.

The post holder will be a health professional working within speciality of Neurological Conditions with in-depth clinical knowledge and experience.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. 

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales.  Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. 

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion.  We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/